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Tuesday, May 21

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Little Rock School District changes graduation location due to forecast

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The location of and one start time for this week's Little Rock School District high school graduations have been changed in response to the threat of extended stormy weather.

Little Rock police investigating shooting death of local man

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The Little Rock Police Department is investigating the shooting death of a man that occurred Monday afternoon.

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Jury in civil trial over covid-19 fight finds in favor of Little Rock restaurant

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A jury verdict handed down Monday in the matter of a Black couple claiming racial discrimination and negligence on the part of a Little Rock steakhouse in connection to a 2020 brawl over covid-19 restrictions absolved the restaurant of any…

Little Rock Mayor Frank Scott Jr. has yet to interview applicants for city manager

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LITTLE ROCK -- A group of five city officials are reviewing applications submitted by individuals seeking to become city manager in order to recommend finalists for Mayor Frank Scott Jr. to interview.

Monday, May 20

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Kid Rock's General Lee Cybertruck Rolls So Many Bad Ideas Into One

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Remember “The Dukes Of Hazzard,” that neat little show that went off the air 40 years ago yet inexplicably remains a major part of car culture to this day? Well, Kid Rock remembers, and he apparently loved the show so much that he elected…

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Man charged in Little Rock shooting on Rainwood Road

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A man has been charged in a fatal shooting that took place on Rainwood Road last July, the Little Rock Police Department said.

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Little Rock School Board told 344 district positions face elimination as part of budget cuts

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The Little Rock School District is continuing the process started last fall of carrying out $13 million in budget cuts -- affecting dozens of employees positions -- for the 2024-25 school year.

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Little Rock’s newest school off to colorful start

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The Little Rock School District's new Dr. Marian G. Lacey K-8 Academy pops with color and geometric elements.

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What to stream this week: ‘Dune 2’ adds spice, J.Lo heads to space, Lenny Kravitz rocks

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By The Associated Press This week’s new streaming entertainment releases include an album by Lenny Kravitz, “South Park” mocking weight loss drugs and Denis Villeneuve’s “Dune: Part Two” hitting the streaming service Max. Shay Mitchell,…

Sunday, May 19

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Little Rock man dies in single-vehicle accident

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A Little Rock man died Saturday night in a single-vehicle crash on Interstate 30, a preliminary report from the Arkansas State Police states.

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Former Immanuel Baptist Church members building a new congregation in Little Rock

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It started in March as a Wednesday night Bible study for Christians with ties to Immanuel Baptist Church, a chance to sing, pray, read the scriptures and receive encouragement from Rex Horne, the Little Rock congregation's former longtime…

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Little Rock brewery mixes in margaritas

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Little Rock-based Lost Forty Brewing, Arkansas' largest craft beer company, is expanding into canned, ready-to-drink cocktails and has chosen the classic margarita as its first offering.

Saturday, May 18

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Little Rock Mayor Frank Scott Jr. has yet to interview applicants for city manager

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A group of five Little Rock city officials are reviewing applications submitted by individuals seeking to become city manager in order to recommend finalists for Mayor Frank Scott Jr. to interview.

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North Little Rock man sentenced to 25 years in prison for beating death of 2-year-old boy

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A 33-year-old North Little Rock father of three, found guilty of murder Friday by a Pulaski County jury, was sentenced to 25 years in prison after a four-day trial.

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Little Rock federal judge hears arguments for and against new gun show arms sale rule

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A federal judge in Arkansas heard arguments Friday by Kansas Attorney General Kris Kobach and two Justice Department attorneys regarding a challenge to a Biden administration rules change to private gun sales set to go into effect on…

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Historic Little Rock home demolished two weeks after going on endangered list

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Less than two weeks after it was listed as one of Arkansas' Most Endangered Places for 2024, the Bush House in Little Rock has been torn down.

Friday, May 17

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Members of 'Little Rock Nine' reflect on 70 years since Brown v. Board of Education

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The "Little Rock Nine" were the first African American students to attend Little Rock Central High School following Brown v. Board.

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Colt revolver from Battle of Little Bighorn and WWII battle tank are top guns at Texas firearms auction

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A Colt revolver carried into the Battle of Little Bighorn by legendary cavalry officer Myles Moylan headlines Rock Island Auction Co.'s "premiere" May 2024 auction.

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Raise approved for Little Rock Central High principal to adjust for pay disparity with peer

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The Little Rock School Board on Thursday approved a plan to adjust Central High Principal Nancy Rousseau's compensation of $136,618 to $164,224 for this school year and $172,059 next school year.